Skookum Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

8.9 mi14.4 kmRound trip

≈4,049 ft≈1,234 mElevation gain

6,490 ft1,978 mHigh point

5 hr 58 minEstimated time

Hard4.5 mi / 7.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Skookum Creek (#204)

Trailhead

Near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

Coordinates: 46.42869, -115.13936

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Overview

Skookum Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.9 mi / 14.4 km near Kooskia / leewikees, ID. Expect about 4,049 ft / 1,234 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,490 ft / 1,978 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 58 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,615 ft / 797 m · high 6,490 ft / 1,978 m

Nearby

Eagle Mountain Trail #206Hiking trail · 0.3 mi / 0.4 km
Grave ButtePeak · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.